IttyBittyCritty

Just wanted some thoughts on my situation, here it is... I graduated in May-gotta job on a med/surg floor- 4-weeks of orientation-and I'm now caring for 6-7 pts all by myself. But get this. I have no resource person, no one offers help, and I'm still working under a TEMPORARY LICENSE! What's the legalities on this? Also, yesterday a doctor asked me why I turned off a morphine drip when respirations were 6, and this pt is braindead after a massive MI. The order said "titrate to comfort". A dnr ofcourse but, I almost laughed and said kiss my a**. Not really-I just told him i learned it in school and the ativan was working just fine until respirations came back up. LORD HELP ME!

Can someone answer this... If a nurse makes a mistake, why do doctors get so upset. I understand the most important reason is the clients health. But, when we make a mistake isn't the nurses license in jeopardy and not the Doc's? Some things Just weren't explained in school. What are the possible consequences to frequent non critical errors made by a nurse ( besides being yelled at by a doctor?) What exactly is the rational for thier behavoir anyway?

Wow Rn Writer! I Don't think it's possible to get a real life perspective like yours from Nursing School. Your advice is really going to help me "connect the dots". I appreciate everyones insight. I have 2 aunts in Nursing school/ Psyc rotation as we speak. I will definately invite them here to read this. There is no telling what we will be learning this semester considering we were out of school 1 month for "Ivan". We are still behind, and no one in my class has even started an IV to say the least. I couldn't imagine my first administration being a psyc patient...YIKES! Hope the best for me. And again, thank you q one for your advice.

I get my book next week. Now that I know where to start, I won't feel as lost as an easter egg...So much info and no time to "learn" it. Thanks Suzy.

I start my Psychiatric rotation in August. What should I be studying so I can get a heads up on the semester. Does anyone have any advice? I heard it is the most difficult semester.